Storm Freya set to batter region with strong winds
A yellow weather warning has been issued for the Black Country and Staffordshire - as Storm Freya is set to batter the region with 65 miles-per-hour winds.
The storm, which is Britain's second of the year, will touch down on Sunday.
It could cause travel disruption to Britain's road networks.
Wind speeds are expected to reach 80mph on coastal areas, but inland gusts are expected between 55mph and 65mph.
Storm Freya follows the record-breaking temperatures and sunshine which has bathed the region this week.
The storm is currently brewing in the Atlantic Ocean.
Its epicentre will first pass over southern Ireland before reaching North West England.
The yellow warning covers large parts of the country including Wales, south-west England, the Midlands, northern England and parts of southern Scotland.
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Road, rail, air and ferry services may be affected, with longer journey times and cancellations possible, and some roads and bridges may have to close.
Met Office spokesman Grahame Madge said: "What we have got is a storm developing quite rapidly to the south and west of the UK.
"It will be developing as it goes across the UK and it will be bringing very strong winds.
He added that gusts of 55 to 65mph are "likely quite widely within the warning area and there is the potential for isolated gusts to reach 70 and 80mph".
Wind speeds will be highest in Devon, Cornwall, Wales and north-west England, Mr Madge said.
He added: "On Sunday there will be some strong winds developing by midday for parts of the South West."
The storm may also bring snow to areas more than 200 to 300-metres above sea level but temperatures will be "probably just above average for the time of year", according to Mr Madge.
